Emerald took a nine-run defeat the last time they faced off against Wren, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Emerald had just enough and edged out Wren 3-1. The win was some much needed relief for the Vikings as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Finn Howard
| 03/17/25 vs Wren | 7 |
| 03/11/25 vs Ninety Six | 3 |
| 03/06/25 vs Clinton | 1 |
Finn Howard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Emerald is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 2-4 otherwise.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Coleson Marino, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. That run marked the first that he scored this season. Beau Hite was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Emerald's victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-5. As for Wren, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 8-2.
Looking ahead, Emerald will take on Andrews at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Emerald's pitchers better be ready for this one: Andrews has averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Wren, they will host Laurens at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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